Sakarya University actively promotes sustainable land and agricultural management through a combination of academic instruction, applied research, and community outreach.
Undergraduate and graduate curricula in the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Arts and Sciences include core courses addressing sustainable land and agricultural management, such as:
Toprak Kirliliği ve Kontrolü (Soil Pollution and Control)
Tarımsal Bitkiler (Agricultural Plants)
Biyolojik Mücadele (Biological Control)
Entegre Zararlı Yönetimi (Integrated Pest Management)
Ekoloji, Bilim ve Sürdürülebilirlik (Ecology, Science and Sustainability)
Bitki Fizyolojisi (Plant Physiology)
These courses combine theoretical instruction with laboratory and field applications focused on soil conservation, organic farming practices, nutrient cycling, composting, and pollution prevention.
Through the Science & Future (Horizon Europe MSCA & Citizens) project, university academics conducted hands-on environmental education in primary and secondary schools, focusing on the sustainable use of soil and agricultural resources.
Activities included:
“Yiyecek Atıklarımızdan Kompost Üretiyoruz” (We Produce Compost from Food Waste)
“Atık Kağıttan Kaseler Yapıyoruz” (Reusing Waste Paper for Sustainable Products)
These workshops helped students understand waste reduction, soil enrichment, and circular agriculture concepts in practice. [URL]
Figure 1: Students participating in compost workshop – Mehmet Akif İnan Girls Anatolian IHL, 2024.
The university also supports research projects on soil protection, agroecology, and microplastic pollution in agricultural systems. Projects led by Environmental Engineering and Biology departments study soil degradation and remediation, contributing to regional agricultural sustainability. Partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and SASKİ further reinforce sustainable land management efforts.
Through these initiatives, Sakarya University integrates sustainability principles into both formal education and public engagement, ensuring knowledge transfer from academia to society.
